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There are two main forms of teaching in Nottingham University: seminar (研讨会) and lecture. They
are very different from the sort of teaching most often used in schools and colleges.
In seminars you will be taught with discussion focusing on a text or topic set in advance in a friendly
and informal atmosphere. The purpose is to provide an opportunity to try out new ideas and to think
through difficulties with fellow- learners. Students develop friendships through groups, as well as learning
more about other people"s ideas. You can also know your tutors as an individual rather than a face at the
end of the room.
Lectures are the most formal. There may be over a hundred in the audience and the lecture Mil last about
fifty minutes. The value of the lecture is that it can present to a large number of people information which
is not readily available in books, that it can give you an opportunity to hear a specialist develop a coherent
(有条理的) argument, and that it can show visual material to a wide audience.
Your typical week"s work will feel strange after school or college since there are fewer timetabled
teaching hours. Each week in the first year you may attend about six lectures and four to six seminars or
tutorials (辅导). For the rest of the time you are working on your own, doing the necessary reading in
preparation for tutorials or writing seminar papers. When writing an essay or carrying out project work,
you can often discuss with your tutor about the title and topic. |
| 1. The purpose of the passage is ______. |
A. to introduce two main forms of teaching
B. to persuade you to try out new ideas
C. to stress the importance of discussion
D. to make you believe that seminar is more helpful |
| 2. One of the values of the lecture is _____. |
A. to make friends through groups
B. to learn more about other people"s ideas
C. to offer a chance to discuss with a specialist
D. to present to students information not found in books |
| 3. Your typical week"s work in the university will feel strange because ______. |
A. you may have no project work after class
B. you may give lectures and seminars
C. you may have fewer timetabled teaching hours
D. you may write seminar papers with fellow-learners |
| 4. We can learn from the passage that ______. |
A. seminar is better than lecture
B. lecture is better than seminar
C. seminar is more formal than lecture
D. lecture is more formal than seminar |
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Despite the high technology and investment (投资) in flood defences by the Environment Agency
(环保局), there is no way to stop all flooding--sooner or later nature will produce something that will
beat even the strongest defences.
Warning people of tiffs danger is very important if we are to prevent the great loss of life seen
fifty-three years ago. Indeed if the Flood Waming System that currently exists had been around on that
cold, stormy night in January 1953, many lives would have been spared.
The Environment Agency took over the role of flood warning in 1995 from the police who had to go
door to door or sound alarms to get the news out. The service is being constantly improved and a
combination of better technology and increased investment following the Easter Floods of 1998 has led to
the creation of Floodline and an automatic (自动) messaging system that can warn thousands of people in
very little time.
Floodline 0845 988 1188 offers information and advice 24 hours a day and if warnings are in place,
callers can get information either from local updates or by using a quick dial code for their area.
The Flood Warning team in Kent has also sent letters to the people living close to the rivers or the sea
and invited them to join the AVM (automated voice messaging) system. Anyone choosing to take up this
free service will receive a recorded message directly to their home, business or pager telling them of tile
level of warning, giving them as much time as possible to carry out their flood plan and save items that
cannot be replaced if lost or damaged, such as photographs or children"s favorite toys. |
1. Choose the correct statements from tile following according to the passage.
a. Many people lost their lives in the flood in 1953.
b. The Flood Warning system was already in use in 1953.
e. Flood defences can stop all flooding.
d. The Environment Agency began to warn people of flood ill 1995.
e. Floodline was created after the Easter Floods of 1998. |
A. a, b, c
B. b, c, d
C. a, c, e
D. a, d, e |
| 2. What does the underlined word "pager" mean in tile passage? |
A. A boy employed to carry luggage in hotels.
B. A piece of equipment designed to receive and show messages.
C. A page of papers written to offer messages.
D. A person, invited to write pages of messages. |
| 3. People can easily get information and advice about flood any time of the day from ______. |
A. automatic messaging system
B. Floodline 0845 988 1188
C. the Flood Warning team in Kent
D. automated voice messaging system |
| 4. The best title for this passage may probably be _______. |
A. Enviromnent Agency
B. Technology In Flood Defences
C. Flood Warning System
D. Easter Floods |
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Unlike modern animal scientists, dinosam scientists cannot sit on a hillside and use telescopes to
watch dinosaurs in order to know how they lived and whether they were good parents Instead, they
have to search hard for information from dinosaurs’fossils（恐龙化石）because dinosaurs died out
millions of years ago.
It’s very difficult for the scientists to reach an agreement because different results can be got from
the same fossils, Many fossils of the same kind of dinosaurs have been dug out from one place. They
might have formed when an entire group of dinosaurs got stuct（陷入）all st once. Or they might have
been the result of dinosaurs getting stuck one after another over a course of a few centuries. Thys we
can say that dinosaurs might have in the first case lived in big groups and in the second lived alone.
Though there are two different results, dinosaur scientists now generally agree that at least some kinds
of dinosaurs lived in big groups. “That’s pretty much settled at this point.” Says Paul Sereno, A kind of
dinosaurs called Sauropods left behind tracks in the western United States that appear to run north and
south,suggesting that they even moved long distances together.
As to whether dinosaurs cared for their young, dinosaur scientists have turned to the closest living
relativers of dinosaurs―birds and crocodiles―for possible models. Birds give a lot of care to their young,
while crocoeiles just help their young to the water, The discovered fossils of dinosaurs sitting on their gees
and staying with their young suggest the parents were taking care of their babies, but we still cannot say
that all dinosaurs did the same.
There is still a long way to go before the above questions could be answered. Dinosaur scientists will
have to find more proof to reach an agreement. |
| 1. Dinosaur scientists can get information directly by _____. |
A. studying dinosaur fossils
B. examining modern animals
C. watching dinosaurs
D. using teleeopes |
| 2. What is pretty much settled according to Paul Sereno? |
A. Half of the dinosaurs lived alone.
B. Most dinosaurs moved long distances.
C. Many dinosaurs settled in the north.
D. Some dinosaurs lived in big groups. |
| 3. Dinosaur scientists can probably know whether dinosaurs were good parents by _____. |
A. watching many kinds of animals
B. studying dinosaurs’living relatives
C. following the tracks left behind
D. working on dug-out dinosaur eggs |
| 4.Which of the following is true according to the paragraph? |
A. Birds hardly ay attention to their young.
B. Baby crocodiles can look after themselves well.
C. Some dinosaurs took care of their young.
D. Birds and crocodiles take good care of their young. |
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An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. Most people who do this job say they love their work
because it is very rewarding and varied. They work not only inside a laboratory, but also out in the field.
Fieldwork includes traveling to river? oceans and lakes in order to collect information and specimens (~2~),
reading, writing and speaking me also very important to the job, fish scientists need to read the research of
other scientists. They must he able to write up their own research clearly so that others can follow it. They
also need to be able to give lectures about their findings, so that they can spread knowledge.
Ichthyologists who wish to specialize can choose any one of three areas of study. The first area is
aquaculture (水产养殖). This involves the study and practice of fish farming and management. Because it is
a rather new study, there are very few job opportunities available. However, as there is so much to discover,
many see it as an exciting area for a new ichthyologist to enter. The second area is fisheries science, which
means working with a team of scientists to find out more about different fish species. The third area is about
the protection of natural fish populations. This is very important today, given that many fish species are in
danger of dying out because of the actions of humans.
To become a successful fish scientist, you need to have a curious mind and be able to work on your own.
You also need to be able to handle equipment and perform experiments; but most importantly, you must love
fish. To become an ichthyologist, you will need to train at a university to pass a Bachelor of Science degree.
For this, you will need to be good at mathematics, physical science and biology. Then, you will need to study
for another year to complete an honours degree in ichthyology. This honours degree contains coursework
about all aspects of fish. You also need to complete a research paper. |
| 1. What makes the jobs of ichthyologists so varied? |
A. They study fish habits and collect information.
B. They have to study science and mathematics.
C. They work in fields as well as in laboratories.
D. They read research papers written by others. |
| 2. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? |
A. An ichthyologist has an interesting and varied profession.
B. Aquaculture is the study of fish protection.
C. The life of an ichthyologist can involve lots of travel.
D. A fish scientist needs to be independent and curious about things. |
| 3. Who is most likely to become an ichthyologist? |
A. Tom, because he likes fishing and outdoor sports.
B. Jack, because he likes to travel and read adventure books.
C. Jenny, because she likes science, mathematics and reading about dinosaurs.
D. Jane, because she likes mathematics, science, biology and searching rock-pools. |
| 4. The passage is probably written for _____. |
A. university students
B. science researchers
C. fisheries experts
D. fish farmers |
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Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds (灰狗) and believe they need lots of exercise.
They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do
need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable
seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive (好斗的) because they are big in size.
In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children.
Greyhounds can live for 12-14 years but usually only race for two or three years, and after that they make
great pets. They don"t need a lot of space, don" t make a lot of noise, and don"t eat a lot for their size.
Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands
only 33 cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors. Grey and yellowish-brown are the most common.
Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these.
Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because they" re slim (苗条的)
they don"t have the leg problems like other dogs the same height. But they do feel the cold, especially since
they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside. |
| 1. The text is written mainly _____. |
A. to tell people how to raise greyhounds
B. to let people know more about greyhounds
C. to explain why greyhounds are aggressive
D. to describe greyhounds of different colors |
| 2. It can be inferred that greyhounds _____. |
A. love big doghouses
B. like staying in bed all day
C. make the best guard dogs
D. need some exercise outdoors |
| 3. Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets? |
A. They are big in size.
B. They live a very long life.
C. They can run races for some time.
D. They are quiet and easy to look after. |
| 4. If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important _____. |
A. to keep it slim
B. to keep it warm
C. to take special care of its legs
D. to take it to animal doctors regularly |
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A study of English learning problems was carried out among a total of 106 foreign students. It shows
that most students considered understanding spoken English to be their biggest problem on arrival. This
was followed by speaking. Writing increased as a problem as students discovered difficultties in writing
papers that they were now expected to hand in. Reading remained as a significant (显著的) problem.
The information gained helped us in determining where special attention should be paid in our course.
Although many students have chosen to join the course with a reasonable motivation (动机), we considered
it important to note what seemed to encourage interest. Nearly all the students have experienced some kind
of grammar-based English teaching in their own country. To use the same method would be self-defeating
because it might reduce motivation, especially if it has failed in the past. Therefore a different method may
help because it is different.
Variety of activity was also seen as a way of maintaining (保持) or increasing motivation. Several years
ago we had one timetable that operated throughout, but we soon found that both the students and the teachers
lost interest by about halfway through the ten weeks. This led us to a major re-think, so finally we brought it
into line with the expressed language needs of the students. |
| 1. What is the text mainly about? |
A. Foreign students have more problems.
B. There are many ways to improve English.
C. Teaching should meet students" needs.
D. English learning problems should be studied again. |
| 2. Writing became a bigger problem when foreign students _____. |
A. had to write their papers
B. became better at speaking
C. became less interested in reading
D. had fewer problems with listening |
| 3. We may infer from the last two paragraphs that _____. |
A. different teaching methods should be used
B. grammar-based teaching seems to be encouraging
C. English courses are necessary for foreign students
D. teaching content should be changed halfway |
| 4. The word "it" underlined in the last paragraph refers to "_____". |
A. re-think
B. activity
C. motivation
D. timetable |
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